It’s The Small Things After All…

Hello world! I’ve been away for quite some time:( Can’t believe I’ve missed so much. Let’s not waste anytime and get right to my virtual discoveries.

We discovered an adorable site called Small Things After All about global home decor. Small Things After All is an online retail shop for home decor accessories, textiles gifts and much more. I love the hint of rustic vibe and that the vendors are sourced from all over the world. You will find accessories and gifts that are handmade, artisan created with an eco friendly and sustainable flair. My favorites? The Tasseletta quilt, antique-y bottle lanterns, and of course, the vibrant elephant sachet pillow. Adding to my Christmas list!

* A few of the products below are part of their new collection, which will be introduced October 1st!





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• Jen says:
  September 23, 2011 at 7:24 am
  

  cool stuff…

  Have been looking for something similar – Something contemporary yet with an antique/rustic look – fits well with the theme of my new house.

  The baskets look really good as well.

  BollyInStyle, Thank you for this wonderful find.

• Sundeep @ Designwali says:
  September 23, 2011 at 7:24 am
  

  What a great little spot! Love those chinese tea light holders!

• ST says:
  September 23, 2011 at 7:31 am
  

  Sundeep – ditto. those holders would look unique in creating a warm, timeless diwali decor.

• Mahesh says:
  September 25, 2011 at 10:38 pm
  

  Very good finding! I just visit the store and found many more amazing stuffs. Folk Art Pillows are the one I was looking for since many days. This store has got great collection of modern yet tradition touching objects.

  Cool toys for babies at such a good price!

  Wow! I could not stop myself from shopping till it’s in stock.

• Divya@SHP says:
  September 27, 2011 at 4:53 pm
  

  Welcome back girls! You’ve definitely been missed!

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Roberta Freymann Antique Textiles

Hi everyone! It’s Richa from Mala Handmade.  I’m usually a downtown shopper here in New York City – I like the feel of small boutiques as opposed to big department stores and I always feel (despite my actual age!) that I’m too young for the grownup fashions of uptown. I always make a pitstop, however, at Roberta Freymann’s adorable boutiques at 70th and Lexington before hopping on the subway downtown.

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• Sundeep @ Designwali says:
  September 22, 2011 at 4:07 pm
  

  Wow these are beautiful pieces! I wish I was in new york!

• Divya@SHP says:
  September 27, 2011 at 4:55 pm
  

  Richa- Would love to know more about the downtown boutiques you shop at! I’m absolutely loving living downtown, but yes the shops around 70 to 80s on Columbus as lovely!

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Sheridan French

Dear readers, I stepped outside of my apartment this past weekend and though it was the first week of spring, it felt like the cold depths of winter complete with frigid wind and even a few flurries. But I won’t let winter’s last gasps dampen my enthusiasm for spring – or my search for what to wear when the weather finally cooperates! I’ve said before I love tunics and dresses with sleeves as a transitional piece – with leggings or pants they can still take you through some cold days but often come in vibrant prints and with lovely embellishments that are perfect for a new season. That’s why Sheridan French caught my eye (found via twitter): lovely ikat print tunics and dresses in vibrant colors and sari style borders are the staple of her current collection. Her pieces remind me of a brighter Tory Burch, which considering French is a Texan based currently in Forth Worth makes sense! I’m a native Texan myself, born and raised, and bright colors are welcome down south in a way that I miss with all-black New York.

I’m really partial to the Neve dress in both Bali blue and the pink and purple Cosmos; the prints got a hint of the tribal look that’s instyle for spring and the cap sleeves are really cute. I like every color combination of the Georgina dress, though I would wear this as a tunic and not a dress (adding slim pants to a mini dress instantly makes it elegant)! I’m also really partial to French’s adorable “how I wore it” tab: it looks like the designer’s own diary about the inspiration behind a particular piece! And French won my heart with her blog, the Southern Eclectic. New York has heaps of style but I stand firm on the fact there’s a lot of style going on down south, out west. French styled a vibrant blue theory sheath I happen to own with yellow shoes that inspired me…a look to try once it’s truly spring!

Richa from Mala Handmade

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• Divya@soundhornplease says:
  March 30, 2011 at 10:29 am
  

  Gosh! What gorgeous colours! A true find Richa!

• Sheridan French says:
  March 30, 2011 at 11:45 am
  

  THANK YOU! I am so flattered!!! Blushing a bit, too So thoughtful of you to say such nice words – glad you like the collection <3 xoxo

• Sundeep @ Designwali says:
  March 31, 2011 at 6:29 am
  

  These are gorgeous!

• style'n says:
  April 1, 2011 at 9:15 am
  

  I absolutely adore her line!

• Purnima says:
  April 3, 2011 at 7:22 am
  

  Beautiful..!!!

• Sprouts Of Spring says:
  April 6, 2011 at 6:58 am
  

  I am loving these outfits

• Anu@MyDreamCanvas says:
  April 15, 2011 at 12:01 pm
  

  These are stunning!

• alpana says:
  May 4, 2011 at 8:44 am
  

  loving these! Love the Neve dress too.

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Irving & Fine

Spring is just around the corner, and I hope you’re with me when I say I’m ready to shed my coat and celebrate with some color! I really love the chance to break out tunic this time of year, too. With sleeves, they are perfect layering pieces with leggings but add pops of color! Which is why I keep looking through the Irving & Fine’s lookbook for spring. Textile designers Carolina Irving and Lisa Fine created their namesake collection that’s inspired by a love of travel and a passion for textile and color.

Of course, as the lookbook shows, their journeys include India! The designers believe the pattern mixes, colors, and intricate embroidery reflects more the spirit of the spice markets and souks than of the runway – their piece are certainly accessible and perfect for an easy spring day. Irving & Fine also use traditional ikat, blockprint and hand embroidery from Central Asia and Turkey, too, which reflect their global vision. The lookbook is nicely styled and a total treat – If the weather cooperates, I’ll be drawing from it for inspiration!

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• Divya@Soundhornplease says:
  March 19, 2011 at 11:56 pm
  

  Really like the style in the photos. Off to check out the website!

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Rikshaw’s Spring Clothing

By now, I think you all know how amazing I think Catherine over at Rikshaw Design is, how she’s perfected the technique of block printing to create a gorgeous fresh bohemian style clothing and bedding line for all ages. I love the tuxedo style kurtus…..and the taj print is my all time favorite! Here’s a look at Rikshaw’s new spring clothing line…

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